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Every Egyptian Ever

Ages 5–12

Pharaoh

Cartoon of a king in a striped nemes and broad collar

Mentuhotep II

The king who brought Egypt back together.

Years
About 2055–2004 BCE
We are not sure of the exact year.
Time
Middle Kingdom. Middle Kingdom.
Where they ruled or lived
ThebesDeir el-Bahri

Three facts

  1. 1He ruled from Thebes in the south.
  2. 2He won against rival rulers in the north.
  3. 3His temple sits in the cliffs at Deir el-Bahri.

More to know

The Middle Kingdom is known for strong kings and fine writing. Mentuhotep II opened that age. Hatshepsut later built beside his temple.

Places: Thebes, Deir el-Bahri.

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